Belle's Journey

This read was selected by one of the students. It was beautifully written and has gorgeous illustrations by Stephen McCallum. Belle is getting too old to be useful on the farm and Dad is thinking about selling her. Molly is thrilled at the thought of having a new pony to play with and dress in prett......more

Belle was an old horse about to be sold so Molly could have a younger, prettier horse to carry her to piano lessons. One wintry day on the prairies Belle was carrying Molly home when a sudden blizzard came up, endangering them both. Such a great story. Great illustrations.......more

Illustrated gr k-2 1920s, Canadian prairie. Molly rides her horse Belle to and from piano lessons every week. When they are caught in a blizzard, it is up to Belle to get them home.......more